The Real Story of Champagne

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SARA UNDERDOWN - FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR

SYDNEY & ADELAIDE

175 Years of Charles Heidieck in Sydney and Adelaide

At the heart of the celebrations will be an extraordinarily rare Charles Heidsieck 175th Anniversary Jeroboam. Crafted from 37 vintages dating back to 1937, just 175 Jeroboams have been produced worldwide.

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VINE & BUBBLE Celebrates Double Win at the 2026 World Luxury Travel Awards

October 28, 2026|Sara Underdown

An international acknowledgement of our commitment to extraordinary, bespoke travel experiences in Champagne. As founder of VINE & BUBBLE, I am delighted to announce that we have been recognised with...

The Best Wellness Destinations in Champagne: Henri Giraud

October 27, 2026|Sara Underdown

At Manoir Henri Giraud in Aÿ, the House has taken two of Champagne's most important natural resources - chalk and oak - and incorporated them into an unconventional approach to...

First Images Released of Lanson's New Private Collection Salon

October 21, 2026|Sara Underdown

Launched last year, as reported in VINE & BUBBLE, the Lanson Private Collection marked a very different approach for the historic Champagne Maison, offering collectors the opportunity to establish their own...

Louis Roederer's Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon on Wine, Work and What We Leave Behind

October 20, 2026|Kaaren Palmer.

Louis Roederer’s chef de cave, Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon, seems to grow more energetic by the year. On the eve of the House’s 250th anniversary celebrations in Reims, he spoke to Kaaren...

A Name in the Chalk: An American Soldier's Story Rediscovered in Champagne

October 20, 2026|Sara Underdown

Eighty-two years after a young sergeant carved his name into the cellars of Champagne Gosset, his children have come to Épernay to meet him there. Descend the steps into a...

Champagne With Kids: How to Explore France's Famous Wine Region as a Family

October 10, 2026|Sara Underdown

Champagne may be celebrated for its vineyards, Maisons and exceptional wines, but what happens when you're travelling with children? From underground adventures and interactive museums to forests, amusement parks and...

The Art of Succession: Caroline Brun's New Era at Roger Brun

October 9, 2026|Sara Underdown

After decades on the periphery of her family's Champagne domaine, Caroline Brun has taken the reins. With an unprecedented 2026 harvest behind her and a changing climate ahead, her first...

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The Ultimate Three Day Guide to Visiting Champagne

September 29, 2026|Sara Underdown.

Ah, champagne. That otherworldly wine with its hypnotic bubbles, heady aromatics and je ne sais quoi. Though the bubbles that scale the length of every glass may be the one...

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Our Champagne Signature Journey
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Follow in the footsteps of Sara Underdown for the very best private access to Champagne's most exclusive Maisons and local experiences.

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VINE & BUBBLE Podcast

Sara Underdown, Founder & Editor of VINE & BUBBLE, takes you on a journey to discover the real story of champagne. Listen to our latest episode, plus catch up on all the past episodes you may have missed.

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